proven Bearcats edge setter with steady production and Big 12 toughness
Eric Phillips has been a reliable, high-motor defensive end for Cincinnati, finishing his Bearcats career with 82 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, five pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. In the 2024 season, he started all 12 games and posted 20 tackles, four sacks, and six tackles for loss, while earlier reports noted he was among national leaders in quarterback pressures through four games. What makes him pop is the consistency: durable, assignment-sound, and disruptive without needing the spotlight.
